The Mill on the Floss

Katherine writes:
George Eliot's classic The Mill on the Floss includes well
drawn and realistic characters that bring the story to life. So
far, about halfway through the novel the characters are
beginning to reveal to the audience their traits and
personalities.
Sitting in her special corner of the attic, sulking, Maggie
Tulliver can't seem to please anybody. Her mother, a self -
conscious character, thriving on the ridicules of her sisters
that constantly put down her two children, is never satisfied
with Maggie's flaws. Maggies brother Tom, a moody pre -teen is
either affectionate or extremely cross with his sister. Poor
Maggie is just in a self conflict of being a kid and living up
to the expectations of her loved ones. The only character who
truly accepts Maggie, and values her for who she is, her
father, is a gentleman who isn't afraid to speak his opinion.
"But while he was speaking, Mr. Tulliver, who had by no means
said enough to satisfy his anger, burst out again."(79) Mr.
Tulliver, when the time is nessescary speaks his mind, and
protects his daughter Maggie from the scorn of others.
Through her detailed and vivid characters, Eliot truly
personifies her characters and creates an enticing story that
well deserves it's spot among the Great Classics of all times.